Breaking News: Powerful 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Tibet, Killing 95 and Injuring 130
In a devastating turn of events, a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 has struck Tibet, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The quake, which occurred at 6:54 AM local time on Sunday, has resulted in the loss of at least 95 lives and injured approximately 130 people, according to state media reports.
The epicenter of the quake was in the Xigazê area of Xigazê Prefecture, located in the western region of Tibet, some 50 kilometers from the city of Xigazê and 263 kilometers from the regional capital of Lhasa. The earthquake was also felt in the province of Sichuan and as far away as the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu.
Rescue efforts are underway, with Chinese President Xi Jinping ordering the Armed Police Force, the military, and the militia to spare no effort in the rescue and relief work. Medical teams have also been dispatched to the affected areas.
Specialists are now analyzing the geological implications of the earthquake, pointing to the fact that it occurred within the mantle plume of the Tibet/Lhasa region, which is known for its high seismic activity.
This tragedy comes just days after a powerful earthquake struck the same region, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale. residue from that earthquake were still being assessed when this latest quake struck.
Our thoughts go out to those affected by this devastating earthquake. For the latest developments and updates, stay tuned to our news outlet.
Source: Yahoo奇摩新聞, BBC.com, ETtoday新聞雲